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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.06, 2,765.15 and 748.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.06, 2,765.15 and 748.83 is: 1,122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.06 : 2,765.15 = 748.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.06/2,765.15 = 748.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.06x = 2,765.15 × 748.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.06x = 2,070,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,627.27/1,845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.25

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